Podcasts about essential communications

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications supports senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. Have you been told you should take more initiative? Or, perhaps you've been telling that to someone else? Either way, this conversation with Tom Henschel will outline three key steps to help you get started. Key Points Three steps to taking more initiative: Think and talk about your work. Ideas come through conversation. Execute on your idea. Feel the fear and do it anyway. Communicate what you've done. Initiative is often in the eye of the beholder. Imagine a scale that goes from bold to cautious. There's probably room for you to be at least 5% bolder. Feeling like you are waiting on others may be an indicator to take initiative. To calibrate where you land, ask yourself: “What's my typical pattern?” In correspondence, consider asking fewer questions and making more statements. Place yourself in situations where you'll need to show initiative. Resources Mentioned The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast by Tom Henschel Feel the Fear…and Do It Anyway* by Susan Jeffers Related Episodes Leadership vs. Management (The Look & Sound of Leadership, episode 166) 5 Strategies for Dealing with Narcissists (The Look & Sound of Leadership, episode 239) How to Answer “Tell Us About Yourself” (The Look & Sound of Leadership, episode 250) How to Talk So People Understand You (The Look & Sound of Leadership, episode 254) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic. To accelerate your learning, uncover more inside Coaching for Leaders Plus.

A chief officer had known for years he was an over talker. His CEO, desperate for improvement, gave him a coach. This episode highlights their first coaching conversation. Two mindsets from this episode:When you speak, have a destination in mind. Ask yourself: “What is my point exactly?” and “Why is this something they need to know?”Pay attention to your listeners. Respond to their interests.Ask yourself: “Does what I'm talking about right now help us get to the destination?” If not, skip it.It doesn't matter why you overtalk. Overtalking is limiting. Build your awareness of when you do it.Learn to ‘hear' the communications you have.Who talked how long? What were the smaller conversations within the larger communication?More tools to build your self-awareness and communication skills can be found in the Essential Communications bin and in the archive of all 16 years of the show.Build awareness browsing these categories:Self-ManagementPerception – How You Perceive YourselfDevelop your communication skills in this category:Communication SkillsFive Episodes to help your skills are:53 - Answer What's Asked65 - Sorting & Labeling20 - Staying on Track11 - Sounding Executive16 - Sounding Well-Spoken“Think Fast Talk Smart” podcast with Matt Abrahams. Great tools to help you be a better communicator.Curious about coaching? Reach out to Tom here. Free transcripts of this and every episode are available here. More resources are available in our monthly Essential News email. Sign up here.Coaches!Download the results of ICF-LA's pricing survey here.Be safe, everyone! The Look & Sound of Leadership team 

In this episode, Adam interviews Tom Henschel, a seasoned coach with over 34 years of experience. Tom transitioned from a successful acting career to coaching, focusing primarily on Fortune 500 executives, rising women leaders, and disruptive executives. Tom dives into how to build a referral-based business and leverage your network without heavy outbound marketing. Tune in to hear his valuable insights on creating a self-sustaining coaching practice and the importance of nurturing professional relationships.For more than thirty years, senior leaders at Amazon, Disney, Dole, HP, KONE, Netflix, Toyota, Warner Bros., and dozens of other companies have received coaching from Tom Henschel. He has helped leaders get promotions, deepen their workplace relationships, and improve how they're perceived in the workplace.Tom has a unique ability to listen deeply to his clients. This ability allowed him to create a unique podcast, *The Look & Sound of Leadership*. For fifteen years, listeners have expressed gratitude for the coaching they receive from the show. The audience has pushed it into the top 1% of the world's more-than-three million podcasts. Tom is proud of the deep relationships he's built with other coaches. He's a founding coach at Corporate Coaching International and a senior coach with Aria Consulting, Arden Coaching, and Volition Enterprises.Trained as a classical actor at The Juilliard School, Tom made his living as an actor in more than 100 plays and episodes of TV. He was also an award-winning director in theatre. His shows won 13 awards from Los Angeles critics, including five for him as Best Director.Tom is honored to donate coaching to many non-profit organizations. He provides coaching for the Women's Impact Alliance, focusing on emerging female global leaders, and Women in Animation, supporting women around the world in the enormous animation industry. He is a passionate Board Member at Children's Community School, a haven of progressive education in Los Angeles. He gives back to his local chapter of the International Coach Federation, leading a “special interest group” of coaches, six times a year, exploring issues related to executive coaching. Those six days are some of his favorites on the calendar.His most favorite day of the year is in spring. A late-in-life accidental gardener, Tom has created inspiring gardens of California native plants. Yearly, he is part of a county-wide tour where hundreds of people come to visit his gardens. He raises corn snakes and zebra finches. But most important of all his accomplishments, he raised two daughters for whom he has the deepest love.Key Topics Discussed:Transitioning from acting to coachingBuilding a referral-based businessCoaching Fortune 500 ExecutivesOvercoming people-pleasing tendenciesImportance of networking for growthTimestamps:03:45 Actor transitions from a successful acting career to coaching.11:52 A board member conceals true profession from a colleague.13:04 Intuitive skills are valued.18:34 Opportunities arise from consistent in-person networking.20:02 Learning to stop people pleasing and speak up as a coach.To learn more check out Essential Communications.

"The Look & Sound of Healthcare Leadership" with Tom Henschel and Ryan Stevens In this episode, Ryan welcomes Tom Henschel, President and Executive Coach for "Essential Communications". Tom's podcast, "The Look & Sound of Leadership," has been running since 2008 and is ranked in the top 1% of the most popular podcasts in the world. In this episode they they discuss: Tom's transition from being an actor to an Executive Coach. Self-awareness and self-management Tips for dealing with others who don't effectively self manage or have skewed self awareness Why Leadership sounds a lot like "listening"": behaviors of effective listeners and barriers to communication An environment for collaboration: how leaders and team members create psychological safety and how it supports the above points About Tom: Tom Henschel is a seasoned communications coach with over 30 years of experience, helping numerous senior leaders achieve The Look & Sound of Leadership. He has worked with top executives at prominent companies like Amazon, CitiGroup, CoreLogic, Dole, HP, KONE, Netflix, Toyota, and Warner Bros. Tom also delivers interactive trainings and facilitates team events in the areas of presentation skills, effective communication, and influence at companies including Disney, Nissan, Taco Bell, Transamerica, and Symantec. Tom is an expert keynote speaker on "Acting On The Corporate Stage: 7 Ways to Manage How You're Perceived In The Workplace" and co-authored the book "Why Men Are Heard & Women Are Liked: Capitalizing On Gender Differences In The Workplace" with best-selling author Dr. Lois Frankel. With a background in acting and directing, Tom was classically trained at The Juilliard School, Drama Division. He has an impressive portfolio of over 100 plays, films, and television episodes. As the president of Essential Communications and a founding coach at Corporate Coaching International, Tom also serves as a senior coach with Aria Consulting, Arden Coaching, and Volition Enterprises. Beyond his professional endeavors, Tom contributes as a volunteer coach for emerging female global leaders through The Coaching Fellowship. He actively participates in various organizations, serving on the advisory board of The Actors Fund and as board chair at The Foundation for Excellence in Education. Tom is a past president of the Los Angeles chapter of the Association for Talent Development (formerly ASTD) and received their Lifetime Award for his continuous contributions to the field of Learning & Development in 2010. He is also an engaged member of the International Coach Federation, Los Angeles, where he hosts the Executive Coaching Special Interest Group. Tom, a Southern Californian, leads a rich personal life as a gardener of native plants, a keeper of zebra finches and corn snakes, and a devoted father to two daughters. _____________________________________________________ cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting Leaders face challenges with team dynamics in a rapidly changing healthcare, wellness, fitness, and sports business landscape, hindering collaboration and impacting the service you provide. As a coach, I guide teams to enhance positive team dynamics, shared leadership, and a fulfilling workplace culture. Imagine improved morale, trust, effective communication, enhanced collaboration, and continuous learning leading to retention, growth, and service excellence. cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting is your guide to creating an Awesome Team! Ignite your potential. Fuel your fire within. Let's talk! ⁠Contact me here⁠ to set up your free discovery session! Subscribe to the cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting YouTube ⁠⁠  / @catalyzingats⁠. Connect with⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Ryan Stevens on⁠⁠⁠ ⁠LinkedIn @cATalyzingATs → Follow on Instagram, Facebook, and X cATalyzing Coaching & Consulting is a proud partner with MedBridge, leading-edge education for ATs, PTS, OTs and SLPs. Get $150 off with this limited time promo code: "catalyzingats" when you sign up at ⁠medbridge.com⁠! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/catalyzing-podcast/message

In this fascinating episode, Tom Henschel's, Executive Coach and Podcast Host at Essential Communications, shares how he uses his decades long career as a Hollywood actor to help leaders develop their look and sound of leadership.We dive into the true sign of authenticity in leadership, how COVID has shaped the current leadership challenge, and how to create deep trust in a remote work environmentFor more than thirty years, Tom Henschel has helped hundreds of senior leaders achieve The Look & Sound of Leadership.His expertise as a communications coach has taken him into executive offices at companies such as Amazon, CitiGroup, CoreLogic, Dole, HP, KONE, Netflix, Toyota, and Warner Bros.In addition to coaching executives, Tom facilitates team events and delivers interactive trainings in the areas of presentation skills, effective communications, and influence skills at companies such as Disney, Nissan, Taco Bell, Transamerica and Symantec.Want to learn more about Tom Henschel's work at Essential Communications? Check out his website at https://essentialcomm.com and his podcast at https://essentialcomm.com/podcast or on your favorite podcast platform.

Most churches have probably never considered using focus groups to help them discover where their church is and where they need to go in the future, but these can be valuable tools! Mark MacDonald and Keith Ferrin discuss exactly what focus groups are and how they can benefit churches. Discover how to create one and how to use the information gleaned from them to move your church in the direction God may be leading you.

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Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. As an internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. In this conversation, Tom and I explore the sometimes awkward moment of needing to get buy-in from your manager on a next step, proposal, or funding. We detail three considerations and how attention to them can help you frame this conversation better. Plus, we share tactics such as making the business case, telling a story, and past interactions — in order to help you get forward movement. Key Points Three lenses of consideration are helpful when considering how to pitch you manager: purpose, preference, and protocol. When framing your purpose in making a pitch, it's helpful to be able to change altitude. Consider “clicking out” on a map to frame the bigger picture. To be purposeful, make sure you are making the business case for whatever you are pitching. Anger and emotion can be sentinels that you might not have moved past thinking about it personally or framed the business context fully. Consider past interactions with your manager on how they prefer to receive information. The way you pitch them should begin with their preferences, not yours. Get intel in advance from other stakeholders, if practical. They can help you see the variables that might be clouding your judgement if you're too close to the situation. Clearly frame the problem and examples of it. Consider strutting your pitch in the framework of The Want, The Obstacle, and The Resolution (see PDF below). Resources Mentioned Storytelling: A Three-Part Model by Tom Henschel (PDF download) Related Episodes How to Start Managing Up, with Tom Henschel (episode 433) The Way to Influence Executives, with Nancy Duarte (episode 450) The Way to Make Sense to Others, with Tom Henschel (episode 518) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Global Product Management Talk is pleased to bring you the next episode of... Product Mastery Now with host Chad McAllister, PhD. The podcast is all about helping people involved in innovation and managing products become more successful, grow their careers, and STANDOUT from their peers. About the Episode:  Today we are talking about being a better facilitator. The ability to get a group of people to work together, exploring a problem, coming up with ideas, making a decision, and more is a valuable capability for an organization. It is also a great capability for product managers and leaders. If you are not good at this yet, this discussion is perfect for you. If you are already an accomplished facilitator, I'm sure you'll find some insights as well to be even more effective. Our guest to help us with this topic has prepared many senior leaders, VPs, and CEOs to be more effective facilitators. He is an executive coach and started his coaching business, Essential Communications, in 1990, and also hosts the podcast “The Look & Sound of Leadership.” The list of companies with names we would all recognize where he has helped to improve leaders is too long to go into, but know he is the person behind many senior executives. His name is Tom Henschel.

Sonia, Kimberly and Tom answer a question from Josh in Flagstaff:“If collaboration is supposed to be good for the business and the team, why do I feel burned out? Is it possible to overdo collaboration?”Tom wonders if perhaps the burnout is separate from the collaboration overload. Kimberly reminds Josh how important it is to be high in self-awareness during times of burnout.  Sonia recommends the book Beyond Collaboration Overload by Bob Cross. And that's just for starters. Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.Thanks so much for your reviews and support!Next month there'll be more ideas for unlocking your leadership. See you then!You can submit a question to the coaches here.

Sonia, Kimberly, and Tom answer a question Owen in Durango:One of my teachers in college shared that you learn more from what goes wrong than doing everything right. Can you share some stories where leaders made a bad choice? What did they learn? How did it impact their careers?”Tom talks about personal responsibility.Kimberly observes that no one chooses a wrong choice. What is important is learning from the process and experience.  Sonia challenges Owen to sharpen his timing. And that is just for starters. Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.Thanks so much for your reviews and support!Next month there will be more ideas for unlocking your leadership. See you then!You can submit a question to the coaches here.

Kimberly, Sonia and Tom answer a question from Florence in Minneapolis:“We have been working on our business launch strategy for 2022. Our team is struggling with identifying the changes and new factors for success in our industry. What tools do you apply to help your clients recognize and engage with what is new?”Sonia encourages Florence to tell a story.Kimberly wonders what's changed in Florence's business that needs new analysis.Tom focuses on the importance of communicating whatever changes are coming down.  Our three Unlocking Leadership coaches are:Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.Thanks for letting us help you unlock your leadership.Submit your question to the coaches here.Thank you all so much for listening!

Kimberly, Sonia, and Tom answer a question from Ariella in Cleveland:“I've been asked to design a tool to improve our ability to make decisions. What are key ingredients to making good decisions?”Kimberly focuses on why the decision is being made and the impact it will have. Sonia recommends the book Smart Choices as powerful decision making tool. Tom suggests another powerful tool: team skills. Our three Unlocking Leadership coaches are:Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.See you next episode when we will more ways to unlock your leadership.Submit your question to the coaches here.

Sonia, Kimberly, and Tom answer a question Aaron in Charlotte:Are there steps I can take in my career that will keep me on the success track? Are they different for women?Sonia shares a powerful personal story. Kimberly urges everyone to define “success” for themselves.  Tom states his belief that it is not a level playing field for women. And that is just for starters. Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.Thanks so much for your reviews and support!Next month there will be more ideas for unlocking your leadership. See you then!You can submit a question to the coaches here.

Kimberly, Sonia and Tom answer a question from Amit in Dallas: “What happens in an environment that is inclusive? How does it affect the results of the team?”Inclusivity stirred up lots of ideas for everyone.Kimberly inclusivity begins with you seeking to understand and asking everyone in the room to have a chance to share their voice.Sonia encourages everyone to give the benefit of the doubt and build thicker skin. Tom talks about his struggles to understand what inclusivity means. And those are just the teasers. Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.We hope our tools are helpful to you. Thanks for your help to us with reviews. Next month there'll more ideas for how you can unlock your leadership. See you then!Submit a question to the coaches here.

Kimberly, Sonia, and Tom answer a question from Sylvia in Santa Fe:My brother, who works in an entrepreneurial environment, told me his company recently conducted a “Now what?” workshop to brainstorm the key areas that will change for them. If you were asked by our company to facilitate that conversation, what would you do?Kimberly begins with thoughts about how to use ground rules and focus on people, process, and strategy.Sonia imagines three buckets of content: Where? What? And why?Tom extolls the glories of the Liberating Structures website. LiberatingStructures.com.Please meet your Unlocking Leadership coaches:Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.See you next episode when we will more ways to unlock your leadership.Submit your question to the coaches here.

Kimberly, Sonia and Tom answer a question from Karina in Orlando: “Why are companies investing in executive coaching? Is it because leaders today are less prepared for their role?” Talking about coaching gives all three of them a lot of juice.Sonia sees the generations at play in her ideas about why coaching is welcome now.Kimberly says leadership can be lonely and having a confidential sounding board can be a game changer.Tom remembers a time when coaching was initiated a punishment for poor performance.Meet your Unlocking Leadership coaches:Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.Join us next month for more ways to unlock your leadership.We'd love to hear from you. Send your questions here.From all of us here, thanks for listening!

Kimberly, Sonia and Tom answer a question from Lorena in Austin: “Prior to COVID, in one of our meetings after the meeting, we wondered what our boss would do if he knew what we said when he's not around. I'm now being promoted to work with a new group and want the group to experience me in a positive way? Your advice?”There were lots of ideas about Lorena's situation: Sonia urged Lorena to have one-on-one expectation-setting conversations.Kimberly suggested Lorena state her intentions clearly and invite feedback.  Tom challenged Lorena to balance accountability with acceptance. He also recommended she look at Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss What Matters Most from the Harvard Negotiation Project. And that's barely the beginning!Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.We're grateful for your reviews and support!Next month there'll more ideas for how you can unlock your leadership. See you then!You can submit a question to the coaches here.

This Episode's question:  “At my company, I keep hearing that no one knows what specific challenges we will face in the future. It feels like there is a high level of uncertainty with no answers.  Are there competencies/skills that matter for leading in new and different situations? Any tips to develop them?”We are in a culture of high velocity change, termed VUCA- Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity. It is not going away; leaders must accept it; and realize this will probably exist for the next decade.  Listen in as Sonia, Kimberly, and Tom, provide tools and skills to be able to adapt, enhance resilience vs survive, and thrive in this environment. Tools:   Leaders Make the Future: Ten New Leadership Skills for an Uncertain World, by Bob Johansen Meet your Unlocking Leadership coaches:Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.Join us next week for more ways to unlock your leadership.You can submit a question to the coaches here.From all of us here, thanks for listening!

Kimberly, Sonia and Tom answer a question from Scott in Boise:  What should we focus on to be effective communicators in this new “hybrid” workplace? Kimberly encouraged Scott to ask questions that display caring. Sonia challenged Scott to know his audience.  Tom listed three ways to manage the remote environment. Meet your Unlocking Leadership coaches:Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.Join us next month for more ways to unlock your leadership.You can submit a question to the coaches here.From all of us here, thanks for listening!

Our three Executive Coaches answer the following question from Samantha: “I know of several leaders who accepted their “dream job” in another organization who end up parting with the company after a year – mostly due to termination. I'm concerned this could happen to me. What do I need to do differently?” Kimberly encouraged Samantha to embrace the “C.I.V.” model: be Connected, be Intentional, and be Visible in order to become an indispensable member of her organization. Sonia asks Samantha to consider what “dream job” really means and work on self-awareness. Tom suggests Samantha control what she can in her position and set yourself up for empowerment and success.Meet your Unlocking Leadership coaches:Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.Join us next week for more ways to unlock your leadership.You can submit a question to the coaches here.From all of us here, thanks for listening!

Sonia, Kimberly and Tom answer a question from Dave in Atlanta: “I'm an EVP at a large organization. HR informed me that the results for my division in the employee engagement survey had gone down significantly in the past year. They suggest we engage an executive coach to help us rebuild engagement before we announce our restructure plans. What would you recommend in this situation?”Sonia urges Dave to candidly express concern to his team and set goals to improve. Kimberly appreciated HR turning him on to coaching and also urges transparency with his team. Tom wonders what the numbers actually mean and encourages Dave to be a listener, not a fixer.Those little blurbs are skimming the surface. The ideas here are deep!Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.Learn more at: https://unlockingleadership-askthecoaches.comThanks for your reviews and support!Next month there'll more ideas for how you can unlock your leadership. See you then!You can submit a question to the coaches here.

Kimberly, Sonia and Tom answer a question from Ethan in San Diego: “As CEO of a mid-size company, I am having great difficulty managing, and leading in this time of uncertainty. What recommendations can you offer to create a culture for my employees that defines strategy and creates high engagement?”There were lots of ideas about this two-part question:Sonia urged Ethan to think about this entire period of upheaval as a process that involves his entire leadership team.Kimberly created a connection between the two parts of Ethan's question, suggesting that engagement creates a fertile field for a nimble strategy to bloom. Tom cited a key engagement factor from Gallup studies: “Does my boss have my back?” Sonia also mentioned the powerful book: Leading Transformation – How to Take Charge of Your Company's Future.And that's barely the beginning!Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.Learn more at: https://unlockingleadership-askthecoaches.comWe're grateful for your reviews and support!Next month there'll more ideas for how you can unlock your leadership. See you then!You can submit a question to the coaches here.

Kimberly, Sonia and Tom answer a question from Chloe in Chicago: “Top management is introducing three new initiatives that completely change the priorities for my business. How do I best share this with the group and get them on board?”Oh my! Change!  Tom urges Chloe to get ready for a torrent of change and the importance of involving people.Kimberly encourages Chloe to ensure she has embraced and aligned with the new priorities herself, inorder to be able to get her team to embrace and buy in. Sonia reminds Chloe that change happens within a context. Think big, Chloe!Those bullets don't do justice to the ideas in this episode. Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.Thanks for your reviews and support!Learn more at: https://unlockingleadership-askthecoaches.comNext month there'll more ideas for how you can unlock your leadership. See you then!You can submit a question to the coaches here.

Kimberly, Sonia and Tom answer a question from Ray in New York: “I keep hearing I need more executive presence. What does that even mean and how would I find it?”Lots of ideas for you in this episode!Tom talked about his Three Pillars of executive presence.Sonia observed that left-brain and right-brain people might display exeucitve presence differently.Kimberly shared a great brainstorm of physical attributes you can focus on to enhance your executive presence.Those hardly do justice to the treasure trove of ideas for you.Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.Learn more at: https://unlockingleadership-askthecoaches.comNext month there'll more ideas for how you can unlock your leadership. See you then!From all of us here, thanks for your reviews and likes. And thanks for listening!

Sonia, Kimberly and Tom answer a question from Jayson in Santa Monica: “My company was just acquired by another organization. We know nothing about their culture and values. Are there tips for understanding the new organization's culture? If their values are very different than my current organization – should I stay?”Some of the many ideas in this episode:Kimberly encourages Jayson to define his own must have values and to discern “Where is there alignment and where is there potential mismatch?”  Sonia reminds Jayson of the importance of adopting a mindset of curiosity.Tom suggests Jayson think with the eye to a long game and imagining his career as having an arc. Meet your Unlocking Leadership coaches:Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.Learn more at: https://unlockingleadership-askthecoaches.comJoin us next month for more ways to unlock your leadership.From all of us here, thanks for listening!

Sonia, Kimberly and Tom answer a question from Roxanne in Boston: “I've heard for years that I should ‘think more strategically.' I think I would if I got coaching. What would coaching entail?” Some of the many ideas in this episode:Sonia speaks about the importance of learning ‘scenario planning.'Kimberly reminds Roxanne to adopt a viewpoint of being inquisitive by always asking why. She also recommended The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni. Tom shares a metaphor about elevating yourself and recommends John Kotter's Leading Change.And that's just the beginning.  Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.Learn more at: https://unlockingleadership-askthecoaches.comJoin us next month for more ideas about how to unlock your leadership.From all of us here, thanks for listening!

Kimberly, Sonia, and Tom answer a question from Catherine in Memphis: “Women very often are not the most vocal about themselves or their accomplishments, and despite their great resume, fail to demonstrate the presence that would get them the position they really aspire to have or are capable of holding. What suggestions or guidance can you provide to help women stand in their own presence?”Among other things, Kimberly tells Catherine that being an advocate for your own accomplishments is not self-centered.She also mentioned the book “How Women Rise,” which Tom loves, too.Sonia challenged Catherine to explore the blueprint of her career and to write it if she hasn't yet.Tom envisions Catherine allowing herself to be un-armored as a way of finding her voice.And that was just for openers. Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company, wrote Connections Change Everything and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.Join us next month for more ideas about how to unlock your leadership.From all of us here, thanks for listening!

Sonia, Kimberly and Tom answer a question from Sejal in Portland: “A peer of mine seems clueless about how people are responding to her. I'd like to help her but don't know how to do it appropriately.”Some of the many ideas in this episode:Kimberly urged Sejal to approach this conversation with sensitivity.  Sonia encouraged people to use HR as a resource and a safe place to rehearse.Tom recommended “Thanks for the Feedback” by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen.And that just scratches the surface!Sonia Jeantet runs CIMA Executive Development and is the author of The Integrative Leader. Be in touch with Sonia here.Kimberly Layne leads The Kimberly Connection Company and hosts The Power of Connection on YouTube. Reach out to Kimberly here.Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and hosts The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast. You can contact Tom here.Learn more at: https://unlockingleadership-askthecoaches.comJoin us next month for more ideas about how to unlock your leadership.From all of us here, thanks for listening!

A new leader worries about having to become a dictator in order to meet her goals. She and her coach explore the challenges inherent in trying to be a truly democratic leader. Core concepts in this episode: When pressured, many leaders revert to giving orders. People need time to feel safe speaking up to a new leader. A democratic leader doesn’t have to give everyone their way, just give everyone their say. When listening to ideas, just listen. Don’t fix or tweak or improve. The Essential Communications website has many free resources for you. The entire archive of episodes going back more than a decade is free and available to you. Categories in the archive related to this episode are: Leading Teams Leadership Perception – How You’re Perceived Related episodes are:  How Teams Fight Inviting Dialogue Psychological Safety Taming Meetings The Conflict Conversation If you’d like to be a tester for the new Essential Communications website, shoot Tom an email. In this episode, Tom mentioned: A progressive elementary school in Van Nuys, CA. The school is Children’s Community School. Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office by Lois Frankel Dare to Lead by Brené Brown  Tom’s conversation with Ben Ritter on “The Live for Yourself Revolution.” COACHES! Join Tom at the Executive Coaching Special Interest Group sponsored by the Los Angeles Chapter of ICF. Non-members pay $10 to attend. This month’s topic: Team & Group Coaching.  

Whether you lead a team of thousands, a team of hundreds, or a team of five, you should have executive presence. While executive presence alone most likely won’t get you promoted or keep you in your current role, it is something that will set you apart. It is also a huge part of motivating and inspiring your team. So what is executive presence? That is exactly what we are talking about today. Tom Henschel is the host of The Look & Sound of Leadership, which has been airing since 2008. Tom is also a communications coach for executives at companies like Warner Bros, Toyota, Mattel, and Sony Pictures. Tom is president of the executive development firm Essential Communications. He was also classically trained at The Juilliard School, Drama Division. Tom was a professional actor for more than 20 years and has appeared in over 100 plays, films and TV episodes. In this episode of the podcast we explore: How Steve went from acting to coaching executives What is executive presence and why is it so important Do you need executive presence in order to be a leader? The aspect of executive presence that leaders struggle with How to have executive presence in a virtual world Action items leaders can implement today to create executive presence

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. In this episode Tom and I discuss the common challenge of both making sense to others and making sense of what others say to you. Tom invites us to follow a four step approach of sorting and labeling so that it’s easier for listening to follow our thinking. Finally, we explore some of the common missteps in communicating with more clarity. Key Points The why behind making sense: it’s better for both the sender and the receiver. There are four key parts to the structure of making sense to others: Create a headline Sort into folders Label each folder Transition with precision Tom shared an example of two different ways to communicate a message about presentation skills, one without sorting and labeling, and one with it. Common mistakes in making sense include the espoused number of items not matching the number of actual items, explaining the folders first before setting the stage, and not transitioning well. Resources Mentioned Sorting & Labeling by Tom Henschel (PDF download) Subscribe to Tom's updates Related Episodes Executive Presence with Your Elevator Speech, with Tom Henschel (episode 316) The Way to Influence Executives, with Nancy Duarte (episode 450) Your Leadership Motive, with Patrick Lencioni (episode 505) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. In this episode Tom and Dave discuss the common challenge of both making sense to others and making sense of what others say to you. Tom invites us to follow a four step approach of sorting and labeling so that it’s easier for listening to follow our thinking. Finally, we explore some of the common missteps in communicating with more clarity. Key Points The why behind making sense: it’s better for both the sender and the receiver. There are four key parts to the structure of making sense to others: Create a headline Sort into folders Label each folder Transition with precision Tom shared an example of two different ways to communicate a message about presentation skills, one without sorting and labeling, and one with it. Common mistakes in making sense include the espoused number of items not matching the number of actual items, explaining the folders first before setting the stage, and not transitioning well. Resources Mentioned Sorting & Labeling by Tom Henschel (PDF download) Related Episodes Executive Presence with Your Elevator Speech, with Tom Henschel (episode 316) The Way to Influence Executives, with Nancy Duarte (episode 450) Your Leadership Motive, with Patrick Lencioni (episode 505) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

There are so many ways to maximize your public relations work with clients! We talk with Angela Kambarian, President of Essential Communications in New York, on some of her "go to" strategies, including how she handles internal communications and what she does when there's no news coming from a client! The PR Podcast is your view inside the public relations business. We talk with great PR people, reporters and communicators on how they weave narratives that are informative and fun. Host Jody Fisher has worked in New York City PR for more than 20 years, representing clients across the healthcare, higher education, financial services, real estate, entertainment and non-profit verticals. Join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @ThePRPodcast. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theprpodcast/support

This week, Michael speaks with special guest Tom Henschel, Executive & Leadership Coach at Essential Communications. Find out more about Tom here - https://essentialcomm.com/who-we-are/our-team/tom-henschel/

Human beings have been telling stories since our existence. The ability to tell an effective story is essential in conveying messages, developing subordinates, and connecting with everyone you come in touch with. Yet so many leaders simply suck at telling stories and have no idea why storytelling matters. Tom Henschel is an expert in workplace communications and executive development. Tom is president of the executive development firm Essential Communications and a founding coach at the consulting firm Corporate Coaching International. He is a senior coach with Aria Consulting, Arden Coaching and Executive Coaching Connections. As a volunteer, Tom coaches emerging female leaders for The Coaching Fellowship, serves on the Advisory Board of The Actors Fund and on the Board of Directors of Children’s Community School. Why Storytelling Matters Topics During this interview, Tom and I discuss the following topics: How he went from actor to executive coachWhy perception is so important to leadersWhy story telling is such a powerful toolHow leaders can improve their story telling skillsShould leaders have "back pocket" stories. Guest Resources If you are interested in learning more about Tom and his resources be sure to check out the following links: Essential Communications WebsiteThe Look and Sound of Leadership PodcastConnect with Tom on LinkedIn Moving Forward Leadership Resources Keep on top of Moving Forward Leadership with all the resources which I have established for you: POWER Goals Program - If you are ready to stop complaining and start achieving those goals which you have been trying to achieve for some time now. Then stop chasing your dreams and start achieving them through my very own POWER Goals program. Learn about picking the right goals, figuring out how to achieve them, getting on track with achieving them and most importantly how to get back on track when you fail... because you will. Learn more here! Moving Forward Leadership Resources - Check out the Moving Forward Leadership Resources section where I list every single resource mentioned on the show. As well, there are books which I have read written or read personally and finally various types of services which I use and recommend. The 9 Foundations of Leadership – I’ve written this ebook for you all to get a base of your leadership skills. With this book, you will be able to begin to form your leadership style. For a small fee, you can get your journey started and get ahead of your peers! Just follow the link in the title, and your copy awaits you! Facebook Page – Check out updates from Moving Forward Leadership, as well when links and videos. Facebook Group – Come and let’s discuss leadership. I will swing by and answer any questions you have as well as provide advice and guidance for your situations. Twitter – Definitely subscribe here to find out when new episodes go live, or if I have a random idea to share with the world. Monthly Newsletter – Sign up for my newsletter and see what is happening in the background with me, read the most interesting articles in leadership, as well as get inside information from time-to-time on what I have upcoming! Email – Don’t hesitate to reach out to me with ideas, suggestions, comments or questions. I truly love hearing from you all! Where to Subscribe to Moving Forward Leadership Love the Moving Forward Leadership Podcast? Then subscribe to your favourite device and app! As well, please leave me a review! These reviews mean more to me than you could ever imagine.

Global Product Management Talk is pleased to bring you the next episode of... The Everyday Innovator with host Chad McAllister, PhD. The podcast is all about helping people involved in innovation and managing products become more successful, grow their careers, and STANDOUT from their peers. About the Episode:  Have you noticed leaders in your organization sound and look different from other employees? It’s not always true for all organizations, but leaders often talk differently — they are optimistic when they speak, they ask insightful questions, and they tend to focus on what is most important. To explore the topic of what leaders sound like – also known as, how to talk like a leader, I spoke with Tom Henschel, a professional actor who is now an executive coach. He works with clients primarily on achieving the look and sound of leadership. He’s a communication skills coach and has been running his company, Essential Communications, since 1990. Before that, Tom got his start as a professional actor after attending The Juilliard School and going on to perform in over a hundred plays and episodes of television. He was also a successful director and university teacher. He also has a monthly podcast, “The Look & Sound of Leadership,” which is a permanent member of the “What’s Hot” business podcast section on iTunes.

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. Recently, I’ve received a number of questions about “managing up” and “coaching up.” In this conversation, Tom and I discuss the art and practice of managing up, how it is different than coaching up, and where to focus your mindset and time for the best results to influence effectively. Key Points Managing up happens when you want to influence how you’re perceived by your manager. Coaching up happens when you want to create change in the relationship with your manager. A useful phrase to start with when speaking truth to power: “I think differently about that…” Set aside the emotion when addressing a business issues and lead with data and evidence. “Appeal to the nobler motives.” -Dale Carnegie Come to the table with solutions — or at least a first step. Most people know this rule, but far fewer do it consistently. Ask yourself: how is my boss being measured for success? A cardinal rule when managing up: take more off your boss’s plate that you add to it. Bonus Audio How is your boss being measured? Resources Mentioned How to Win Friends and Influence People* by Dale Carnegie Managing Your Boss by John Gabarro and John Kotter Related Episodes How to Handle a Boss Who’s a Jerk, with Tom Henschel (episode 164) Managing Up (The Look & Sound of Leadership) Managing Your Boss (The Look & Sound of Leadership) Upward Feedback (The Look & Sound of Leadership) Green Lights Always Change (Dave’s Journal) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. Recently, I’ve received a number of questions about “managing up” and “coaching up.” In this conversation, Tom and I discuss the art and practice of managing up, how it is different than coaching up, and where to focus your mindset and time for the best results to influence effectively. Key Points Managing up happens when you want to influence how you’re perceived by your manager. Coaching up happens when you want to create change in the relationship with your manager. A useful phrase to start with when speaking truth to power: “I think differently about that…” Set aside the emotion when addressing a business issues and lead with data and evidence. “Appeal to the nobler motives.” -Dale Carnegie Come to the table with solutions — or at least a first step. Most people know this rule, but far fewer do it consistently. Ask yourself: how is my boss being measured for success? A cardinal rule when managing up: take more off your boss’s plate that you add to it. Bonus Audio How is your boss being measured? Resources Mentioned How to Win Friends and Influence People* by Dale Carnegie Managing Your Boss by John Gabarro and John Kotter Related Episodes How to Handle a Boss Who’s a Jerk, with Tom Henschel (episode 164) Managing Up (The Look & Sound of Leadership) Managing Your Boss (The Look & Sound of Leadership) Upward Feedback (The Look & Sound of Leadership) Green Lights Always Change (Dave’s Journal) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

This month’s coaching conversation is between Tom Henschel and Mindy Danna who answer questions from our audience. Tom and Mindy have grown up together professionally. He runs Essential Communications where Mindy is a coach. She also works with the cutting-edge global consulting firm Cultivating Leadership. During the episode, Mindy mentions two books: "Being the Boss" by Linda Hill & Kent Lineback "Thanks for the Feedback" by Douglas Stone & Sheila Heen Five related episodes are: Discussing Difficult Behaviors Giving Powerful Feedback Handling Defensive Behaviors Soliciting Feedback Upward Feedback In the archive, this episode is tagged in four categories: Feedback Assertiveness Management Skills Managing Up The archive is at: https://essentialcomm.com/podcast/ Subscribe to the HTML version at: https://essentialcomm.com/subscribe/ Be in touch with Tom at: https://essentialcomm.com/contact/ or info@essentialcomm.com Thanks for your reviews and ratings!

Lois Frankel: Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office Lois Frankel is the President of Corporate Coaching International, a bestselling author, executive coach, and an internationally-recognized expert in the field of leadership development for women. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling books Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office*, Nice Girls Don’t Get Rich*, and Nice Girls Just Don’t Get It*. Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. Key Points You can’t control anyone but yourself. What women contribute to the workplace is different but equal to what men contribute. Things are slightly better for women these days, but not by much. Men must be advocates for women in the workplace. Bonus Audio Why you shouldn’t coach a woman to act more like a man Resources Mentioned Lois Frankel on LinkedIn The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast by Tom Henschel Keynote: Why Men Are Heard and Women Are Liked Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office* by Lois Frankel The Confidence Code* by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman Related Episodes How Women Make Stronger, Smarter Choices, with Therese Huston (episode 255) How to Connect Personal Growth to Business Outcomes, with Jonathan Raymond (episode 373) Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers, with Lois Frankel (episode 386) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Lois Frankel: Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office Lois Frankel is the President of Corporate Coaching International, a bestselling author, executive coach, and an internationally-recognized expert in the field of leadership development for women. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling books Nice Girls Don’t Get the Corner Office*, Nice Girls Don’t Get Rich*, and Nice Girls Just Don’t Get It*. Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. Key Points You can’t control anyone but yourself. What women contribute to the workplace is different but equal to what men contribute. Things are slightly better for women these days, but not by much. Men must be advocates for women in the workplace. Bonus Audio Why you shouldn’t coach a woman to act more like a man Resources Mentioned Lois Frankel on LinkedIn The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast by Tom Henschel Keynote: Why Men Are Heard and Women Are Liked Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office* by Lois Frankel The Confidence Code* by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman Related Episodes How Women Make Stronger, Smarter Choices, with Therese Huston (episode 255) How to Connect Personal Growth to Business Outcomes, with Jonathan Raymond (episode 373) Unconscious Mistakes Women Make That Sabotage Their Careers, with Lois Frankel (episode 386) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Tom Henschel is the President and Podcaster at Essential Communications. He has been coaching corporate leaders since 1990. He’s coached at companies like Netflix, Lockheed Martin, Disney and Cisco. He’s also the host of the popular podcast called “The Look & Sound of Leadership” that’s now in its 11th year. Follow Tom Henschel on LinkedIn. The post Tom Henschel with Essential Communications appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Tom Henschel is the President and Podcaster at Essential Communications. He has been coaching corporate leaders since 1990. He’s coached at companies like Netflix, Lockheed Martin, Disney and Cisco. He’s also the host of the popular podcast called “The Look & Sound of Leadership” that’s now in its 11th year. Follow Tom Henschel on LinkedIn. The post Tom Henschel with Essential Communications appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Tom Henschel is the President and Podcaster at Essential Communications. He has been coaching corporate leaders since 1990. He's coached at companies like Netflix, Lockheed Martin, Disney and Cisco. He's also the host of the popular podcast called "The Look & Sound of Leadership" that's now in its 11th year. Follow Tom Henschel on LinkedIn.

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. Listener Questions Caroline asked about whether she should appease a peer by interviewing someone she doesn’t think is a good fit. Jane asked for suggestions on team diversity. Susan asked about promoting engagement with her team when there is lots of reluctance. Mariah wanted our advice on creating an orientation program for her team leads. Resources Mentioned StrengthsFinder (Gallup) Leading Change* by John Kotter Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson Influence* by Robert Cialdini Three Steps to Great Career Conversations with Russ Laraway Being the Boss * by Linda Hill and Kent Lineback First, Break All the Rules* by Gallup Related Episodes Essentials of Adult Development, with Mindy Danna (episode 273) StrengthsFinder Leadership Demands, with Lisa Cummings (episode 320) Six Tactics for Extraordinary Performance, with Morten Hansen (episode 337) How to Become the Person You Want to Be, with James Clear (episode 376) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. Listener Questions Caroline asked about whether she should appease a peer by interviewing someone she doesn’t think is a good fit. Jane asked for suggestions on team diversity. Susan asked about promoting engagement with her team when there is lots of reluctance. Mariah wanted our advice on creating an orientation program for her team leads. Resources Mentioned StrengthsFinder (Gallup) Leading Change* by John Kotter Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson Influence* by Robert Cialdini Three Steps to Great Career Conversations with Russ Laraway Being the Boss * by Linda Hill and Kent Lineback First, Break All the Rules* by Gallup Related Episodes Essentials of Adult Development, with Mindy Danna (episode 273) StrengthsFinder Leadership Demands, with Lisa Cummings (episode 320) Six Tactics for Extraordinary Performance, with Morten Hansen (episode 337) How to Become the Person You Want to Be, with James Clear (episode 376) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

This month’s coaching conversation is between Tom Henschel and Mindy Danna who answer questions from our audience. Tom and Mindy have grown up together professionally. He runs Essential Communications where Mindy is a coach. She also works with the cutting-edge global consulting firm Cultivating Leadership. Tips related to the questions and answers in this episode are: A Breakdown of Listening The Executive Impostor Leadership and Listening Managing Trauma Self-Limiting Beliefs Mindy mentions: “Being The Boss” by Linda Hill. Google’s Aristotle Study Tom mentions: “What Color is Your Parachute” by Richard Boles Every episode is available at: https://essentialcomm.com/podcast/ Be in touch with us at: info@essentialcomm.com

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Executive coach Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. Key Points An offsite doesn’t have to actually be offsite, but it needs to be treated like it is. What do you want the team to know that they don’t know now? Or what do you want them to be able to do that they can’t do now? An offsite is a great way to just talk and have experiences together that you don’t normally have time for. Really skilled facilitation is an art, not a science. Think about the why before the what. A good offsite is the start of a process, not the end of a process. If the offsite is really productive, it creates more work. Leaders should adopt the language of the offsite and use it repeatedly so people don’t forget. Bonus Audio How to balance fun versus professional in an offsite Resources Mentioned Fieldbook of Team Interventions: Step-by-Step Guide to High Performance Teams* by Harry Eggleton and Judy Rice Liberating Structures Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Field Guide for Leaders, Managers, and Facilitators* by Patrick Lencioni The Thiagi Group Leading Offsites episode from The Look & Sound of Leadership Related Episodes The Four Unique Types of Teams, with Susan Gerke (episode 138) How to Create Team Guidelines, with Susan Gerke (episode 192) How to Lead Through Uncertainty and Change, with Jacqueline Farrington (episode 224) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Executive coach Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. Key Points An offsite doesn’t have to actually be offsite, but it needs to be treated like it is. What do you want the team to know that they don’t know now? Or what do you want them to be able to do that they can’t do now? An offsite is a great way to just talk and have experiences together that you don’t normally have time for. Really skilled facilitation is an art, not a science. Think about the why before the what. A good offsite is the start of a process, not the end of a process. If the offsite is really productive, it creates more work. Leaders should adopt the language of the offsite and use it repeatedly so people don’t forget. Bonus Audio How to balance fun versus professional in an offsite Resources Mentioned Fieldbook of Team Interventions: Step-by-Step Guide to High Performance Teams* by Harry Eggleton and Judy Rice Liberating Structures Overcoming the Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Field Guide for Leaders, Managers, and Facilitators* by Patrick Lencioni The Thiagi Group Leading Offsites episode from The Look & Sound of Leadership Related Episodes The Four Unique Types of Teams, with Susan Gerke (episode 138) How to Create Team Guidelines, with Susan Gerke (episode 192) How to Lead Through Uncertainty and Change, with Jacqueline Farrington (episode 224) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. Listener Questions Jennifer asked about how to not take criticism personally when she receives it. Matt wondered if highly emotional intelligent leaders experience self-doubt. Lillian asked how she could influence the work that is being delegated to her. Amber wanted to know what she could do to address organizational change fatigue. Resources Mentioned Jennifer Garvey Berger at Growth Edge Coaching How to Stop Worrying and Start Living* by Dale Carnegie Leading Change* by John Kotter Our Iceberg is Melting* by John Kotter Start With Why* by Simon Sinek The EQ Edge* by Steven Stein and Howard Book Difficult Conversations* by Douglas Stone, Sheila Heen, and Bruce Patton Thanks for the Feedback* by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen Who Moved my Cheese* by Spencer Johnson Related Episodes The Seven Steps You Follow To Delegate Work (episode 117) How to Get Way Better at Accepting Feedback, with Sheila Heen (episode 143) Start With Why, with Simon Sinek (episode 223) Turn Followers Into Leaders, with David Marquet (episode 241) Essentials of Adult Development, with Mindy Danna (episode 273) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. Listener Questions Jennifer asked about how to not take criticism personally when she receives it. Matt wondered if highly emotional intelligent leaders experience self-doubt. Lillian asked how she could influence the work that is being delegated to her. Amber wanted to know what she could do to address organizational change fatigue. Resources Mentioned Jennifer Garvey Berger at Growth Edge Coaching How to Stop Worrying and Start Living* by Dale Carnegie Leading Change* by John Kotter Our Iceberg is Melting* by John Kotter Start With Why* by Simon Sinek The EQ Edge* by Steven Stein and Howard Book Difficult Conversations* by Douglas Stone, Sheila Heen, and Bruce Patton Thanks for the Feedback* by Douglas Stone and Sheila Heen Who Moved my Cheese* by Spencer Johnson Related Episodes The Seven Steps You Follow To Delegate Work (episode 117) How to Get Way Better at Accepting Feedback, with Sheila Heen (episode 143) Start With Why, with Simon Sinek (episode 223) Turn Followers Into Leaders, with David Marquet (episode 241) Essentials of Adult Development, with Mindy Danna (episode 273) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. In this conversation, Tom shares the strategies he uses to help executive leaders benefit from 360 degree feedback. You will discover the right mindset to enter into, effective ways to process 360 degree feedback, and what to do going forward. Key Points A 360 gives you feedback from people above you, your peers, and people below you. 360s can be career transformative. A 360 almost always goes alongside coaching. 360s are not a performance management tool. If 360s are not done well, they can become dangerous and people are very cautious giving real feedback. Don’t try to figure out who said what. Instead, focus on the overall themes. The results of a 360 generally should not be totally new information for receivers. They’ve probably already heard the feedback before. Bonus Audio How to select your 360 raters A few of Tom’s best 360 stories Resources Mentioned DiSC Inventory Meyers-Briggs Indicator StrengthsFinder Related Episodes Three Steps to Soliciting Feedback, with Tom Henschel (episode 107) How to Improve Your Coaching Skills, with Tom Henschel (episode 190) How to Grow Your Professional Network, with Tom Henschel (episode 279) Executive Presence With Your Elevator Speech, with Tom Henschel (episode 316) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. In this conversation, Tom shares the strategies he uses to help executive leaders benefit from 360 degree feedback. You will discover the right mindset to enter into, effective ways to process 360 degree feedback, and what to do going forward. Key Points A 360 gives you feedback from people above you, your peers, and people below you. 360s can be career transformative. A 360 almost always goes alongside coaching. 360s are not a performance management tool. If 360s are not done well, they can become dangerous and people are very cautious giving real feedback. Don’t try to figure out who said what. Instead, focus on the overall themes. The results of a 360 generally should not be totally new information for receivers. They’ve probably already heard the feedback before. Bonus Audio How to select your 360 raters A few of Tom’s best 360 stories Resources Mentioned DiSC Inventory Meyers-Briggs Indicator StrengthsFinder Related Episodes Three Steps to Soliciting Feedback, with Tom Henschel (episode 107) How to Improve Your Coaching Skills, with Tom Henschel (episode 190) How to Grow Your Professional Network, with Tom Henschel (episode 279) Executive Presence With Your Elevator Speech, with Tom Henschel (episode 316) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. Key Points An elevator speech is a crisp, concise, high-level summary of a complex, multi-layered topic. It can be about whatever you do as a profession, but it can also be about anything else, like your recent vacation. Elevator speeches get crafted … it doesn’t happen in the spur of the moment. Creating an elevator speech doesn’t take long, but you have to choose to reflect. An elevator speech is actually a conversation tailored to the other person. Say a little bit, and then test the other person’s level of interest. The longer you talk, the less effective you are. The Three Qualities of a Great Elevator Speech Keep it short Be memorable Tailor it to the listener Resources Mentioned Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office* by Lois P. Frankel Related Episodes Enhance Your Executive Presence, with Tom Henschel (episode 272) How to Grow Your Professional Network, with Tom Henschel (episode 279) Tom Henschel Interviews Dave (episode 300) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel of Essential Communications grooms senior leaders and executive teams. An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped thousands of leaders achieve excellence through his work as an executive coach and his top-rated podcast, The Look & Sound of Leadership. Key Points An elevator speech is a crisp, concise, high-level summary of a complex, multi-layered topic. It can be about whatever you do as a profession, but it can also be about anything else, like your recent vacation. Elevator speeches get crafted … it doesn’t happen in the spur of the moment. Creating an elevator speech doesn’t take long, but you have to choose to reflect. An elevator speech is actually a conversation tailored to the other person. Say a little bit, and then test the other person’s level of interest. The longer you talk, the less effective you are. The Three Qualities of a Great Elevator Speech Keep it short Be memorable Tailor it to the listener Resources Mentioned Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office* by Lois P. Frankel Related Episodes Enhance Your Executive Presence, with Tom Henschel (episode 272) How to Grow Your Professional Network, with Tom Henschel (episode 279) Tom Henschel Interviews Dave (episode 300) Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Global Product Management Talk is pleased to bring you the next episode of... The Everyday Innovator with host Chad McAllister, PhD. The podcast is all about helping people involved in innovation and managing products become more successful, grow their careers, and STANDOUT from their peers. About the Episode:  Have you noticed leaders in your organization sound and look different from other employees? It’s not always true for all organizations, but leaders often talk differently — they are optimistic when they speak, they ask insightful questions, and they tend to focus on what is most important. To explore the topic of what leaders sound like – also known as, how to talk like a leader, I spoke with Tom Henschel, a professional actor who is now an executive coach. He works with clients primarily on achieving the look and sound of leadership. He’s a communication skills coach and has been running his company, Essential Communications, since 1990. Before that, Tom got his start as a professional actor after attending The Juilliard School and going on to perform in over a hundred plays and episodes of television. He was also a successful director and university teacher. He also has a monthly podcast, “The Look & Sound of Leadership,” which is a permanent member of the “What’s Hot” business podcast section on iTunes.

Dave Stachowiak: Coaching for Leaders Tom Henschel, host of The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast, executive coach at Essential Communications, and friend of Dave, interviews him on the growth of Coaching for Leaders and how he developed his voice. Key Points When trying to do something that helps others, remember that it’s not about you—don’t worry about you, worry about them. The best way to build a connection with people is to get really curious about them. You have to make the decision to listen. If you don’t have a lot of time to listen, figure out how much time you do have and make the decision to be totally present in that short time. Listening is an attitude, not a set of skills. View failure as data rather than an identity. Resources Mentioned The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast CFL episode with Susan Cain CFL episode with Michael Port Failing Forward * by John Maxwell CFL episode 1 The Lean Startup* by Eric Ries Listener Survey Please complete my upcoming listener survey before Friday, June 16th at coachingforleaders.com/survey Activate Your Free Coaching for Leaders Membership Get immediate access to my free, 10-day audio course, 10 Ways to Empower the People You Lead. Give me 10 minutes a day for 10 days to get the most immediate, practical actions to become a better leader. Join at http://coachingforleaders.com/join Related Episodes CFL57: Six Mistakes That I Have Made Podcasting CFL150: Three Steps To Take After Surveys CFL197: What This Show is About Next Episode Patrick Lencioni will join me to discuss the lessons from his most recent book, The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues. Thank You Thank you to KM32Baller for the kind review on iTunes. To leave a rating or review, visit http://coachingforleaders.com/itunes Submit your question for consideration on the next question and answer show the first Monday of every month at http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback

Dave Stachowiak: Coaching for Leaders Tom Henschel, host of The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast, executive coach at Essential Communications, and friend of Dave, interviews him on the growth of Coaching for Leaders and how he developed his voice. Key Points When trying to do something that helps others, remember that it’s not about you—don’t worry about you, worry about them. The best way to build a connection with people is to get really curious about them. You have to make the decision to listen. If you don’t have a lot of time to listen, figure out how much time you do have and make the decision to be totally present in that short time. Listening is an attitude, not a set of skills. View failure as data rather than an identity. Resources Mentioned The Look & Sound of Leadership podcast CFL episode with Susan Cain CFL episode with Michael Port Failing Forward * by John Maxwell CFL episode 1 The Lean Startup* by Eric Ries Listener Survey Please complete my upcoming listener survey before Friday, June 16th at coachingforleaders.com/survey Activate Your Free Coaching for Leaders Membership Get immediate access to my free, 10-day audio course, 10 Ways to Empower the People You Lead. Give me 10 minutes a day for 10 days to get the most immediate, practical actions to become a better leader. Join at http://coachingforleaders.com/join Related Episodes CFL57: Six Mistakes That I Have Made Podcasting CFL150: Three Steps To Take After Surveys CFL197: What This Show is About Next Episode Patrick Lencioni will join me to discuss the lessons from his most recent book, The Ideal Team Player: How to Recognize and Cultivate The Three Essential Virtues. Thank You Thank you to KM32Baller for the kind review on iTunes. To leave a rating or review, visit http://coachingforleaders.com/itunes Submit your question for consideration on the next question and answer show the first Monday of every month at http://coachingforleaders.com/feedback

In this episode, we tackle an issue that every restaurant owner seems to be up against. Turnover.  I ask all of my guest mentors: Currently, what is your biggest challenge and how are you overcoming it?  By far, the most common answer: finding and keeping quality employees. In other words, preventing turnover.  So... What did I do? I brought in the big guns; Tom Henschel. Tom Henschel is the president and founder of the executive development firm Essential Communications and the host of The Look and Sound of Leadership podcast.  Tom expertise as a communications coach has taken him into executive offices at companies such as Amgen, BP Indonesia, CitiGroup, Ernst & Young, Lockheed Martin, Symantec, and Toyota. 

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel is the host of The Look & Sound of Leadership, a popular leadership podcast spanning almost a decade. In addition, Tom is a talented executive coach and principal of his firm, Essential Communications. Key Points Networking is about abundance and a mindset of giving Networking is about relationships, not goals. Networks are built over time. Ask: How can I help? Be open to giving your time and talents away for free through a spirit of abundance. Always be prepared to network, no matter where you are. Show up consistently, and build relationships over time. Resources Mentioned Tom’s 10 Golden Rules of Networking CFL106: How To Create Your Personal Networking Plan With John Corcoran CFL177: How to Start a Conversation With Anyone CFL209: Get ROI From Professional Associations With John Corcoran Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Tom Henschel: The Look & Sound of Leadership Tom Henschel is the host of The Look & Sound of Leadership, a popular leadership podcast spanning almost a decade. In addition, Tom is a talented executive coach and principal of his firm, Essential Communications. Key Points Networking is about abundance and a mindset of giving Networking is about relationships, not goals. Networks are built over time. Ask: How can I help? Be open to giving your time and talents away for free through a spirit of abundance. Always be prepared to network, no matter where you are. Show up consistently, and build relationships over time. Resources Mentioned Tom’s 10 Golden Rules of Networking CFL106: How To Create Your Personal Networking Plan With John Corcoran CFL177: How to Start a Conversation With Anyone CFL209: Get ROI From Professional Associations With John Corcoran Discover More Activate your free membership for full access to the entire library of interviews since 2011, searchable by topic.

Tom Henschel is the head of Essential Communications and the host of the long-running podcast, "The Look and Sound of Leadership".  A former television actor, Tom talks about how he became a coach and how he's grown his business over the years.

Tom Henschel grooms senior leaders and executive teams.  An internationally recognized expert in the field of workplace communications and self-presentation, he has helped hundreds of executives achieve The Look & Sound of Leadership. His expertise as a communications coach has taken him into executive offices at companies such as Amgen, BP Indonesia, CitiGroup, Ernst & Young, Lockheed Martin, Symantec, and ... Read More

I was first in touch with David after reading a book he co-wrote on Music Supervision, a book I recommend everyone interested in the world of music supervision. With a vast background in the music industry ranging from working at Myles Copeland's label I.R.S. (the first to sign REM) to running SonicScoop in NYC, David has a ton of knowledge when it comes to music and it's business. David is intensely involved with the NYC music scene and knows what it takes to be "Heard Above The Noise" in the Big Apple. He shares a ton of great information in this interview! Our conversation includes: * How we use words to sell our music * Where is the money in the music industry? * The future of the music industry * The power of the mind and how we create our future. David Weiss is President of D Media, Inc. (www.dwords.com) and is an internationally published freelance journalist. He is the former NYC editor of Mix magazine, the world's leading pro audio publication, and his work has appeared regularly in publications such as Systems Contractor News, Archi-Tech, Digital Television, TV Technology, Time Out NY, Remix and Drum! magazine. He is also co-author of the book Music Supervision: The Complete Guide to Selecting and Licensing Music & Sound Design for Media, published by Schirmer Trade Books in September, 2005. Mr. Weiss is a music supervisor for retail, restaurant and hospitality environments, guiding content and music management systems while working with one of New York City's premiere A/V integrators, Essential Communications. In addition, Mr. Weiss is the founder of D Media, Inc. a marketing/PR consultancy for the pro audio, broadcast, A/V, music and fiber optic industries. Clients have included the NYC video editing facility Rhinoceros, communications firm Marcomm Group for clients including Canon, Ikegami, Chyron, Videotek, Vinten, and D Data, fiber optic carrier Q Media, A/V specialists Essential Communications, and post house Planet V.